THE HOUSE OF SUNTORY RETURNS TO TAKE OVER HONEYCOMB HI-FI FOR A THIRD TIME

Honeycomb Hi-Fi and The House of Suntory reunite this November for their third collaboration with a month-long series of events celebrating Japanese craftsmanship through music, mixology and culture. Get ready for a month-long lineup of international DJs, hands-on masterclasses and a fusion of music, cocktail and culture.

The first session of the month unfolds on Friday, 7 November, kicking things off from 9 PM onwards with Berlin-based collective Lazarus Killed Jazz, featuring KRN, ZENIM & UMBRTO behind the decks. Expect underground house with 90s UK and Chicago influences, deep, soulful, and effortlessly contagious. Walk-ins at the bar are AED 120 including one drink, while table reservations from 9:30 PM require a minimum spend of AED 350 per person.

On Tuesday, 11 November, Honeycomb Hi-Fi switches into full glow, lanterns light up for the very first time, washing the terrace in warm, cinematic light while the night unfolds to a vinyl soundtrack. Within this new ambiance, guests are invited into an intimate exploration of Japanese calligraphy with Yoshimi Fujii, an artist from Kobe, Japan. In this two-hour session, Yoshimi shares techniques passed down from her grandmother, a master calligrapher, revealing the quiet precision and beauty of brush and ink,  a tradition rooted in heritage and philosophy. Guests will be welcomed with a signature drink on arrival before exploring the versatility of Haku Vodka through tastings served neat, frozen, and on ice. Each guest will create their own calligraphy piece to take home as a keepsake from the evening. The session is limited to just 15 guests, priced at AED 250 per person, with the experience beginning at 7:30 PM.

The momentum keeps building into Friday, 14 November, Honeycomb Hi-Fi welcomes Mule Musiq, one of Tokyo’s most influential record labels, making its Dubai debut. Founded by Toshiya Kawasaki, Mule Musiq has shaped the sound of Japan’s underground, representing artists such as Theo Parrish, Chaos In The CBD, Kuniyuki, DJ Sprinkles, and DJ Koze. For one night only, experience a true Tokyo listening session with Kuniyuki Takahashi performing live in his first-ever UAE show, alongside Toshiya Kawasaki and Kito Jempere. Expect deep house, jazzy grooves, and rare Japanese cuts that take over the room from 9 PM till late. Walk-ins at the bar are AED 120 including one drink, while table reservations from 9:30 PM require a minimum spend of AED 350 per person.

Week three brings one of the bar world’s most respected figures to Dubai, Jim Meehan, who will share insights from his three-decade career that has taken him from Madison to New York City to Portland. Through his consultancy Mixography Inc., Meehan works with leading brands including The House of Suntory and Acre Forge. As the author of The PDT Cocktail Book, Meehan’s Bartender Manual, and his latest title The Bartender’s Pantry, Meehan brings an unparalleled mix of knowledge, hospitality, and storytelling. On Thursday, 20 November, from 8 PM onwards he steps behind the bar for a one-night-only Guest Shift, presenting a series of cocktails that reinterpret The House of Suntory’s signature spirits through his refined yet imaginative approach.

Throughout November, Honeycomb Hi-Fi will be serving cocktails inspired by Japan’s autumn season, designed to showcase The House of Suntory’s seasonal philosophy and meticulous craftsmanship. Guests can explore refined serves including the Hojicha-Hi (Toki, hojicha, crème de cassis, soda), the Miso Negroni (Roku Gin, Campari, sweet vermouth, miso), the Hibiki Old Fashioned (Hibiki Harmony, ginger brown butter, demerara, bitters), and After 8 (Haku Vodka, matcha, crème de menthe, white chocolate, cream). Elegant, layered, and thoughtfully composed, each cocktail offers a sensory journey where sound and spirit move in perfect harmony.